Sutton CofE VC Primary School

Primary
Local authority maintained
Ages 4 to 11

Ofsted: Good

The Brook, Sutton, Ely, CB6 2PUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Sutton CofE VC Primary School is a primary school in Ely for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 309 schools in Cambridgeshire. It ranks 16th of 18 primary schools in Ely. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 10 January 2023, report published 9 February 2023

Overall effectiveness: Good
Quality of education: Good
Behaviour and attitudes: Good
Personal development: Good
Leadership and management: Good
Early years provision: Good
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

41 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths54%

54%, 8 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths5%

5%, 3 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score103

103, 3 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score103

103, 2 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score102

102, 3 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

271 pupils on roll, with places for 362

Eligible for free school meals21.8%

21.8%, 4.7 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language3.3%

3.3%, 18.3 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support16.6%

16.6%, 1.8 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan5.5%

5.5%, 0.5 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Sutton CofE VC Primary School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Mepal and Witcham Church of England Primary School	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	100% met the expected standard
Robert Arkenstall Primary School	3 miles	Ofsted: Good	53% met the expected standard
Wilburton CofE Primary School	4 miles	Ofsted: Good	50% met the expected standard
The Rackham Church of England Primary School and Pre-School	4 miles	Ofsted judgements: Good	38% met the expected standard
Earith Primary School	4 miles	Ofsted: Good	78% met the expected standard

School details

School type: Voluntary controlled school
Sector: Local authority maintained
Age range: 4 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Church of England
Nursery classes: No
Headteacher: Mrs Ruth Garbutt
Phone: 01353778351
Website: sutton.cambs.sch.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: The Brook, Sutton, Ely, CB6 2PU
Local authority: Cambridgeshire
URN: 110802

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.